One is Chinese-American, exasperated by delays in government aid since the riots destroyed his small Los Angeles shopping center. The other is Korean-American, concerned for his safety even if he rebuilds his Compton grocery store. Joseph T. Kung and Jin H. Lee probably never would have met, if not for the riots. But Sunday they stood side by side seeking signatures on a petition calling for better government programs to aid riot victims.

One is Chinese-American, exasperated by delays in government aid since the riots destroyed his small Los Angeles shopping center. The other is Korean-American, concerned for his safety even if he rebuilds his Compton grocery store. Joseph T. Kung and Jin H. Lee probably never would have met, if not for the riots. But Sunday they stood side by side seeking signatures on a petition calling for better government programs to aid riot victims.